She attended Erasmus Hall High School which has numerous famous musical alumni such as Will Downing, Barbra Streisand, Kedar Massenberg, and Stephanie Mills.
Bernod soon started singing background vocals for various House artists, which landed her an opportunity to co-write and perform the club classic "Motherland", produced by Winston Jones.
While on tour with Badu, Bernod received an invite to add her vocals on an album by the UK's jazz funk band Incognito.
The album brings forth Bernod's earthy three-octave tone, laid against an urban backdrop that possesses a sense of a family unity with strong soulful presence.
Solo projects Tribal House C&C Music Factory (1990–1995) Paul Simon Rupaul Barbara Tucker Pet Shop Boys Bahamadia Erykah Badu D'Angelo Incognito (1999–2000) Kloud 9 Geoff Matton Mary J. Blige Willie Nelson Elisabeth Withers Pantene, Denny's, Dentyne, Fresca, Budweiser, Seagram's Gin, AT&T, Bacardi, Kenya Dolls, Kool-Aid, Mercedes Benz, Sears, Oil of Olay, Burger King